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Religion

Rih-LIH-juhn

/rɪˈlɪdʒʌn/

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religion

Dictionary meaning

A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.

Examples

  • I was raised in the Baptist religion.

Synonyms: faith

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